The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-16
THE WHEN
TALMAGE-D0NNAN.
Marriage of the Brooklyn Preachers Daugh>
ter in the Presence of 1000 People.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
BROOKLYN, Feb 15-Brooklyn's Tabernacle,
the church of DR.. T. Dewitt Talmage, present
ed an exceedingly festal scene to night. 1t was
the occasion of the marriage of Miss Edith Tai
mage, daughter of the preacher, and Mr. Allen
E. Donnan, of Richmond, Va Long before 8
o'clock, the hour of the wedding, the street
about the church was filled with crowds of peo-
pie, struggling for entrance, while .he church
itself was thronged with brilliant assemblage
of those fortunate enough to possess tickets.
Fully 1000 people were present. The toilets of
the ladies, who were nearly all in full dress,
made the body of the church bright and lovely.
The altar was one immense bank of flowers and
rare exotcs During the seating of the guests
Organist Brown rendered long musical pro-
gramme. in which Northern and South
err airs held conspicuous places. At
about halfpast the familiar strains
of the wedding march from Lohengrin an
nounced the approach Of the bridal party. The
procession came down the aisle headed by four
| bridesmaids. These were followed by the bride,
leaning on the arm Of her sister, Miss May
Talmage. who was maid of honor Behind the
bride were four groomsmen, and last of all came
Daisy and Maud Talmage. the little sisters OF
| the bride The bride was met at the altar by
| Mr.. Donnan, accompanied by his best man,
| Mai James D. Patton, of Richmond
DR.. Talmage. assisted by his brother, Rev.
George Talmage, solemnized the marriage.
The Doctor used an impressive ceremony of his
own composition, and before he gave his
blessing addressed the couple in few words OF
encouragement and advice. He spoke especially
| to his daughter. and told her that she was going
| to her new home; that she must make her hus
bands people her people, and his God her God.
The bride was trife nervous. bnt the whole
| affair passed off smoothly and every one pro-
| nounced it perfect wedding
After the benediction the procession formed
| and marched out of church to Mendelssohn
| beautiful march. They then proceeded to the
| house at No. South Oxford street, where 40(
| guests had been invited. At the house, which
| was exquisitey decorated with flowers, recep
| ton was held and collation. served. The new
| IL married couple stood under bower of smilaz
| and roses and received the congratulations o
| their friends. An opportunity was given fol
seeing the presents, which flied two rooms
They were very costly, and included many valu
able gifts of silverware, beautiful screens anc
useful articles. The brides father presented hel
with a check for $500, and her mother gave her
piano.
Mr. Donnan, the bridegroom is a Junior part
ner of the firm of Patton 6 Co, tobacco dealers
| in Richmond, and the of a distinguished
Southern lawyer. His partner, James D. Pat
ton, was the hest man, and the groomsmen ant
ushers were Mr.. Winfield Scott, son of the lat
Gen. Winfield Scott of New York; Mr.. job,
Dunn, Mr.. Charles Workman, Mr. Scott Car
rington, Gen. Charles Anderson, of Richmond
and Mr. Frank TalmaRe, brother of the bride
The bridesmaids were Miss May Talmage mai
OF horor Miss Coquitt, daughter of Senate
Colquitt. of Georgia; Miss De Ford, of Balt
more; Miss Tucker and Miss Gallaudet, of Ne,
York. The bridesmaids were dressed in whit
tule dresses, with garnitures of green ferns
and carried bouquets of ferns and roses. Th
bride was attired in heavy corded silk. trimme
with duchesse lace. She wore diamond orns
ments, the gift of the groom and carried bo,
quet of lilies of the valley and Grange blossoms
Mrs. Talmsge was dressed in green velvet an
| point lace,